Registered electric vehicle sales in Ireland continue to rise in 2021
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
The number of electric vehicles registered in Ireland last year was more than double that of 2020, according to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
It comes as new vehicle registrations in 2021 jumped by almost a fifth (19%) on 2020, although they remained over 10 percent lower than pre-Covid 2019.
Read more ...Sean Fleming Motors; Specialists in German car sales servicing, repairs & diagnostics.
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Sean Fleming Motors was founded in 2020 by Sean Fleming, a native of Galway city who has many years experience in the Galway motor trade.
Read more ...Opel ramps up electrification with emissions free only MPV models
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Opel is ramping up the rapid electrification of its entire range in 2022 and will offer no less than eleven electrified models by mid-2022, including Opel's entire light commercial vehicle range.
Read more ...Easytrip customers reminded to update new car registration details
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
Mobility solutions specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s only electronic parking and tolling tag provider, is reminding motorists who are planning a purchase or sale of a vehicle during the 221-registration period to update their easytrip account details to avoid receiving any unanticipated toll charges.
Read more ...Toyota claims leading position for 2021
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Toyota has closed out the year as Ireland’s most popular car brand. With 12.44 per cent share of the passenger car market and four of its models in the top ten best-sellers.
Read more ...Galway road tragedies doubles as one hundred and thirty three road deaths registered nationally last year
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
A total of 133 people died in 120 fatal road collisions in Ireland in 2021, a decrease of nine per cent on the 146 deaths in 135 fatal road collisions in 2020. Tragically, County Galway saw road deaths rise from five in 20220 to 12 in 2021.
While the number of road deaths in Ireland last year was at its lowest since records began in 1959, this is still 133 deaths too many.
Read more ...Opel doubles Irish new vehicle sales in 2021
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
Opel says it has significantly increased sales of its light commercial vehicles in Ireland and across Europe in the first 11 months of 2021.
Read more ...New strategy aims to halve Irish road deaths
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
The Government’s new road safety strategy, which was published recently, aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries by 50 per cent over the next 10 years.
Read more ...Toyota to invest €31bn in EV development
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Toyota has announced it will invest some €31bn into electric vehicle development with the aim of selling upwards of 3.5 million EV units by 2030.
Read more ...Avoid unwanted surprises - check your tyres this Christmas
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres, is urging drivers to perform vital checks on their tyres before the Christmas break to avoid disruption to their festive plans.
Read more ...Ireland’s most viewed popular cars of the year
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
A top online car marketplace for cars has revealed this year’s most viewed vehicles based on data from the platform throughout 2021.
Despite a host of new models arriving on the market in 2021, the Volkswagen Golf remains the most-viewed model on Carzone this year, followed by the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class respectively.
Read more ...New Opel Astra Sports Tourer here next summer
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Hot on the heels of the world premiere of the next-generation Astra hatchback in September, Opel has now unveiled the sleek estate model version, the all-new Astra Sports Tourer. It will be available here by next summer (2022). Prices, trims and standard equipment will be announced closer to launch.
Read more ...BMW iX3 tops latest Euro NCAP Highway Assist test
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Euro NCAP has today published the Assisted Driving gradings of seven cars equipped with Highway Assist. Three got good or better ratings, with the overall best performer in this batch is the BMW iX3, graded as ‘Very Good’. Two others – the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Cupra Formentor – achieved ‘Good’ gradings. Two others, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Cupra Formentor, achieved ‘Good’ gradings.
The assist systems of the Polestar 2 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 were graded as ‘Moderate’, while the Toyota Yaris and Opel Mokka-e offer ‘Entry’ level systems, according to the tester. Highway Assist systems help the driver to maintain a steady speed, to keep a safe distance from the car in front and to keep the vehicle in the centre of the lane by combining (intelligent) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Lane Centering (LC).
Read more ...Kia adds more power with more Ionity investment
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Kia has made a further major investment in Ionity, Europe’s leading ultra-fast electric vehicle charging network. As a major shareholder, Kia has teamed up with Ionity’s other investors to raise a further €700 million aimed at expanding its network of high-power charging points across the continent.
Read more ...Windsor MotorMall Galway announces 221 finance offers across Renault and Dacia ranges
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Approaching the 221 sales period, Windsor Motor Mall Galway is offering new finance offers across the range of Renault and Dacia passenger cars.
Read more ...New Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech electric on the way
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
The new Kangoo Van E-Tech electric will be sold throughout Europe, starting in spring 2022.
Renault, which boasts of being a pioneer in electric mobility and a leader in electric commercial vehicles in Europe since 2011, says the Kangoo E-Tech has won the hearts of 70,000 professional customers since its launch and accounts for one in five electric utility vehicles sold in Europe.
Read more ...New Volkswagen Multivan on the way next spring
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
Volkswagen is launching the new Multivan, and it comes to Ireland in spring 2022 with a starting price of €55,435.
The German vehicle manufacturer boasts that it provides greater comfort and safety, an innovative interior, and is available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time.
Read more ...Cars imports, Brexit, Budget and Beyond
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Customs Clearance Agent – What is it?
Importing cars from the UK to Ireland is not a new phenomenon. For decades motorists have been looking across the pond for better deals on superior spec vehicles. However things have shifted radically in the past 12 months.
Galway among highest petrol prices in Ireland
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
Galway and Dublin are currently two of the most expensive counties on average in Ireland to fuel a car, according to a new national survey carried out by the Irish Independent.
It found that the average petrol price has risen to an all-time high of €1.72 a litre, while diesel has increased to €1.63.
Read more ...All-electric models top Mercedes-Benz 2022 new arrivals
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
The Mercedes-Benz 2022 product offensive in Ireland will see the German manufacturer extend its presence in the all-electric sector with the arrival here of a number of much-anticipated new models from its Mercedes EQ family of electric-powered vehicles.
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